Hired Before Graduation – Chris Tipton
Name: Chris Tipton
Hometown: Platteville, Wisconsin
Graduation date: May 19, 2018
Area of study: Networking Specialist
Place of employment: Reedsburg School District – Reedsburg, Wisconsin
Job responsibilities: Manage the school network, run and terminate ethernet cables, and do any computer repairs that are needed.
How did Southwest Tech prepare you for your current position? With all the hands-on labs and real-world platforms the instructors give me, SWTC really gives me the confidence to complete all the tasks in my field.
Why did you choose your current field? I have always been interested in how the Internet works. I also looked up SWTC’s hire rate after graduation and made my decision on that.
What advice would you have for younger students who are thinking about their future? Put in the work. Come to class every day. You never know what you will miss.